The Grizzlies led at every quarter break, 23-20, 50-38, 79-62, and 116-98, and built their biggest lead to 29 points. Lead changes were rare, just three, which tells the story: Memphis set the pace early and kept adding to it.
Cameron Boozer led Memphis with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists on 4-of-13 shooting, getting to the line for 9-of-10 free throws.
The paint battle was close, Memphis 42 to Charlotte's 40, but the Grizzlies blew the game open in transition, scoring 21 fast-break points to the Hornets' 13.
17 points, 4 assists, 3 steals and a team-best plus-26 in just 22 minutes.
Memphis beat Charlotte 98-116 at FedExForum behind a 29-point first-half cushion that the Hornets never seriously threatened. Cameron Boozer and Ty Jerome led a balanced Grizzlies attack, while…